Tintagel in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Upper Courtyard

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018

1. Upper Courtyard Marker

Inscription.
Upper courtyard
Garth gwartha

Soon after this part of the castle was built, the sea-cliff to your right collapsed, taking part of the medieval wall with it. The new wall built to replace it included two latrines that projected over the cliff edge, suggesting that this area contained accommodation for either guests or the castle garrison.

The low grass-covered walls on a different alignment in front of you are probably the remains of buildings dating from the 5th and 6th centuries AD, part of the Dark Age settlement.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 40.035′ N, 4° 45.516′ W. Marker is in Tintagel, England, in Cornwall. Marker can be reached from Castle Road, 0.6 kilometers west of Atlantic Road, on the right when traveling west. Located at Tintagel Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tintagel, England PL34 0HE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sheriff’s Tale (a few steps from this marker); Florence’s shelter (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Prince Dafydd’s tale (about 120 meters away); Where history meets legend (about 120 meters away); The Haven (about

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120 meters away); A complicated ruin (about 150 meters away); Excavations and discoveries (about 150 meters away); The Trader’s tale (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tintagel.

Also see . . .
1. English Heritage - Tintagel Castle. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tintagel Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018

2. Upper Courtyard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.